NDA 2026 (I) – National Defence Academy, 404 Vacancies Apply Online
12th mein ho aur Defence mein Officer banna sapna hai? UPSC NDA 2026 (I) ki notification aayi hai – 404 vacancies hain Army, Navy aur Air Force ke liye. Yeh India ka most prestigious career path hai. Ek written exam + SSB interview clear karo aur desh ki seva karein Lieutenant ke rank ke saath.
Overview
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NDA & NA Exam (I) 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 404 (Army: 208, Navy: 42, Air Force: 120+34, NA: 10+SSR) |
| Training Duration | 3 years at NDA Khadakwasla, then service academy |
| Pay Scale (Training) | Rs. 56,100 per month after commissioning |
| Apply Website | upsconline.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 10 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Apply Start | 10 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 January 2026 |
| Admit Card | March 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | April 13, 2026 |
| SSB Interview | July–September 2026 |
| Training Start | January 2027 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Age Limit | 15.5 to 18.5 years (born between 02 July 2007 – 01 Jan 2010 for NDA I 2026) |
|---|---|
| Army Wing | 12th pass (any stream) – PCM not mandatory |
| Navy / Air Force Wing | 12th pass with Physics & Mathematics compulsory |
| Gender | Male (Unmarried). Female NDA batch separately notified. |
| Physical Standards | Height min 157 cm, weight proportionate, good eyesight |
Application Fee
| General / OBC Male | Rs. 100 |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / Sons of JCO/NCO/ORs | Nil |
| Payment | Online through SBI Challan or Net Banking |
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Paper 1 – Mathematics (300 marks, 2.5 hrs), Paper 2 – GAT General Ability Test (600 marks, 2.5 hrs). Total 900 marks.
- SSB Interview: 5-day testing at Service Selection Board. Includes intelligence tests, psychological tests, group tasks aur personal interview. 900 marks.
- Medical Examination: SSB qualify ke baad detailed medical at designated military hospitals.
- Final Merit: Written (900) + SSB (900) = 1800 marks. Final selection merit ke basis pe hoti hai.
- Training at NDA: Selected candidates ko Khadakwasla (Pune) mein 3-year joint training milti hai.
How to Apply
- upsconline.nic.in pe jaayein.
- 'NDA & NA 2026 (I)' notification pe click karein.
- One Time Registration (OTR) karein ya existing account use karein.
- Application form fill karein – academic aur personal details.
- Photograph aur signature upload karein.
- Wing preference dein – Army / Navy / Air Force.
- Fee pay karein aur form submit karein.
- Confirmation page print karein.
📌 Important Links
| 📄 Official Notification | Download PDF |
| 🖊️ Apply Online | Apply Now |
| 🎫 Admit Card | Check Here |
| 📊 Results | View Results |
| 🏠 Home | Back to Home |
FAQs
Haan! Jo students abhi 12th mein hain (appearing) woh bhi NDA ke liye apply kar sakte hain. Selection ke time tak result aana chahiye.
NDA (Khadakwasla) mein 3 saal training hoti hai. Phir Army ke liye IMA Dehradun, Navy ke liye INA Ezhimala aur Air Force ke liye AFA Hyderabad mein final training.
NDA training ke dauran stipend milta hai. Commissioning ke baad Lieutenant (Army) / Sub Lieutenant (Navy) / Flying Officer (AF) ka pay Rs. 56,100 basic + allowances milte hain – in-hand Rs. 80,000–90,000+.